Google Calendar Widget
v1.4.6by Poco · updated 9 years ago
This plugin installs a sidebar widget that can show the upcoming events from a Google Calendar feed.
- Rank
- #7,855
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 737
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 112.8K
- 112,786 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Google Calendar Widget at a glance
Google Calendar Widget is a WordPress plugin by Poco with 700+ active installs, the #7,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.4.6 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 622 plugins tagged “calendar”, it ranks #62. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats119 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Google Calendar Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 737 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 737 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 738 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 738 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 738 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 737 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 739 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 739 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 738 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 741 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 739 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 741 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 750 |
Rank over time
#7,855 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,855 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,851 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,844 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,848 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,853 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,864 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,849 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,846 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,849 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,838 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,862 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,862 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,854 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.20% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.493%
- v1.37.5%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.6
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 16, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Google Calendar Widget
How many websites use Google Calendar Widget?
Google Calendar Widget is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Google Calendar Widget been downloaded?
112,786 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Google Calendar Widget last updated?
Version 1.4.6 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Google Calendar Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Google Calendar Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Google Calendar Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Google Calendar Widget have?
4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 63% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Google Calendar Widget?
The plugins most like Google Calendar Widget, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Google for WooCommerce (800K+) and The Events Calendar (600K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 63%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 737 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 112.8K |
| Author | Poco |
| First released | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Version | 1.4.6 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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